Chaetodon lunula
| Identification | Its coloration is yellowish brown overall with a black vertical stripe running through the eye, a white vertical stripe just posterior to it and black spotting posterior to the white vertical stripe, at the base of the tail and on the top anal fin. |
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| Maximum Length | Attains a length of approximately 8 inches. |
| Origin | Indo-Pacific |
| Minimum Tank Size | 75 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | The Raccoon Butterflyfish does not make a good marine reef aquarium fish because it will feed upon corals, a behavior which also occurs in the wild. |
Behavior
Overall this species is peaceful towards other marine aquarium species, although it may show aggressive behavior towards newly introduced fish and towards other species in the butterflyfish family.
Diet & Feeding
Varied Diet, including marine fish, crustacean flesh, mysid shrimp and other frozen preparations.